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Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) of the eyelid is a difficult clinical diagnosis due to its rarity and ability to masquerade as other conditions including blepharoconjunctivitis, allergic contact dermatitis, psoriasis or… Click to show full abstract
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) of the eyelid is a difficult clinical diagnosis due to its rarity and ability to masquerade as other conditions including blepharoconjunctivitis, allergic contact dermatitis, psoriasis or lichen planus.1 The delay in diagnosis can cause permanent eyelid damage. Less well known is its ability to masquerade histologically as other squamoproliferative conditions, particularly squamous cell carcinoma2,3 .
Keywords:
lupus erythematosus;
erythematosus diagnostic;
discoid lupus;
periocular discoid
Journal Title: Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Year Published: 2020
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